Diadochi

British  

/ daɪˈædəkaɪ /

plural noun

1. the six Macedonian generals who, after the death of Alexander the Great, fought for control of his empire in the Wars of the Diadochi (321–281 _bc )

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Etymology

Origin of Diadochi

Greek: successors

Example Sentences

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Diadochi

But his ambitions were ended by his death, and their fulfilment, not at all according to his designs, was left to the "Diadochi," the generals among whom the conquered dominions were parted.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Sir John Alexander Hammerton

Landscape for purposes of decorative composition, and floor painting, done in mosaic, came in during the time of the Diadochi.

From A Text-Book of the History of Painting by John Charles Van Dyke

It was in 1582 that Nobunaga died in Kyoto, and in the quarrel which ensued after his death among his Diadochi, Hideyoshi remained as the final successor.

From An Introduction to the History of Japan by Katsuro Hara

It developed in the military monarchies of the Asiatic Diadochi.

From The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism by Franz Cumont

But the weight of argument seems to me to rest with those who believe that it was made at Rhodes in the time of the Diadochi.

From A History of Art for Beginners and Students Painting, Sculpture, Architecture by Clara Erskine Clement Waters